Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers use a cross-linked gel to replace deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, chin and jawline with age, or to support and smooth specific folds and wrinkles. Because that volume loss is what drives sagging and deepening creases, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating lines in isolation. At P & P Beauty Clinic the physician assesses the face and proposes a plan —…

Numbing cream is applied first, and most fillers also contain lidocaine for comfort. The gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula depending on the area; results are visible immediately and continue to settle over one to two weeks as any initial swelling resolves. Mild swelling, tenderness or small bruises are normal for a few days. Hyaluronic acid results typically last around nine to eighteen months depending on the product and area before the…